Ms. Portman has composed the scores for dozens of feature films, including "Emma", "Chocolat", "Oliver Twist", "The Cider House Rules", "The Duchess", and "Never Let Me Go".
She was the first female composer to win an Academy Award in the category of Best Musical or Comedy Score (for "Emma" in 1996). Ms. Portman was also nominated for Academy Awards for her scores for "The Cider House Rules" in 1999 and "Chocolat" in 2000.
She composed a score for the film "Dangerous Beauty," but it was unused; George Fenton replaced her, but some of her material still remains in the film. For television she composed the score for all thirteen episodes of Jim Henson's The Storyteller and two episodes of The Jim Henson Hour ("Monster Maker" and "Living with Dinosaurs"). Her other works include a children's opera, The Little Prince, which was later adapted for television, and Little House on the Prairie, a musical based upon the Laura Ingalls Wilder books "Little House on the Prairie" (2008). Ms. Portman was commissioned to write a piece of choral music for the BBC Proms series in August 2007.
On 19 May 2010, she was honored at the BMI Film & TV Awards with the Richard Kirk Award which is bestowed on composers who have made significant contributions to the realm of film and television music. Portman made BMI history as she became the first woman composer to receive the honor.
Portman was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours.
Official website: http://www.rachelportman.co.uk
I Get the Sweetest Feeling
Rachel Portman Lyrics
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The closer you get
The better you look baby
The better you look
The more I want you
When you turn on your smile
I'm like a child with a brand new toy
And I get the
Sweetest feeling
Honey the Sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Baby the Sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Loving you, ya
The warmer your kiss
The deeper you touch me baby
The deeper your touch
The more you thrill me
It's more than I can stand
Girl, when you hold my hand
I feel so grand
That I could cry
And I get the (Sweetest Feeling)
Moma the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Baby the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Loving you
Uhh The greater your love
The stronger you hold me baby
The stronger your hold
The more I need You.
With every passing day
I love you more in everyway
I'm in love to stay
And I want to say
I get the (Sweetest Feeling)
Baby the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Honey the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Loving You
Aw (Sweetest Feeling)
Baby the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Sweetest
The lyrics of Rachel Portman's song "I Get the Sweetest Feeling" capture the intense emotions of being completely infatuated with someone. The opening lines, "The closer you get, the better you look baby," set the tone for the deep attraction the singer feels for their partner. The physical presence of the person they are enamored with seems to enhance their appeal even more.
As the lyrics progress, the singer expresses how their desire intensifies with each interaction. The mention of turning on a smile and feeling their heart go wild suggests a sense of excitement and joy that the person brings into their life. The comparison to a child with a brand new toy conveys the innocence and pure delight that the singer experiences in the presence of their love interest.
The imagery of a warm kiss and deep touch symbolizes the intimacy and connection between the singer and their partner. The lyrics convey how each gesture and touch from the loved one leads to a surge of emotions and feelings of thrill and happiness. The mention of feeling grand and wanting to cry showcases the overwhelming sense of love and gratitude the singer feels in their partner's presence.
The final verses highlight the deepening of love and commitment in the relationship. The lyrics speak of the ever-growing love and the singer's desire to stay in this state of affection indefinitely. The repeated declaration of getting the sweetest feeling emphasizes the profound joy and happiness that loving and being loved by this person brings. Overall, the lyrics beautifully capture the blissful and euphoric experience of being deeply in love with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
The closer you get
As we grow closer together
The better you look baby
Your attractiveness increases
The better you look
The more appealing you become
The more I want you
My desire for you intensifies
When you turn on your smile
Your smile brightens my day
I feel my heart go wild
My heart races with excitement
I'm like a child with a brand new toy
I am filled with joy and wonder
And I get the Sweetest feeling
I experience pure happiness
Honey the Sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Darling, this feeling is the most delightful
Baby the Sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
My love, this feeling is the sweetest
Loving you, ya
My love for you is strong
The warmer your kiss
Your loving kisses bring warmth
The deeper you touch me baby
Your touch brings deep emotions
The more you thrill me
Your actions excite me further
It's more than I can stand
The intensity is overwhelming
Girl, when you hold my hand
Your touch brings comfort
I feel so grand
I feel truly happy
That I could cry
I feel so emotional
Moma the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Dear, this feeling is truly the sweetest
Uhh The greater your love
As your love grows stronger
The stronger you hold me baby
Your embrace becomes tighter
The more I need You
My reliance on you deepens
With every passing day
As time goes by
I love you more in everyway
My love for you grows in all aspects
I'm in love to stay
My love for you is enduring
And I want to say
I feel the need to express
Aw (Sweetest Feeling)
Oh, this feeling is truly delightful
Loving You
My love for you
Honey the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
Darling, this feeling is the sweetest
Baby the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling)
My love, this feeling is the sweetest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALICIA EVELYN, VAN MCCOY
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Mackenzie M.
I whistle this in school all the time <3
Hongrt
after 10 years?
Daniel Le
It's been over 10 years since I watched this movie as a kid in my 3rd year of school. Now I am an adult journeying my way through college. Boy, time sure flies.
Drama TV Fan
Daniel Le same here with me and a whole bunch of my friends, I guess this really is a movie a bunch of kids watch in 3rd grade!
CherryFrog321
I was 13 when this movie came out. I had read the book a few years before when I was in elementary school and it had always been one of my favorites, so I remember being excited to see the movie and loving it too. It's so crazy how time flies. The movie is now 15 years old and I'm getting close to 30!
Chloe Wyatt
Because of Winn Dixie is my all time favourite movie. :3 and forever will be.
Zackylo
I know it's such a nice movie
Kilo39
As much as I like the movie I can't watch it anymore, because I feel so nostalgic and especially with the music.I then become sad.
JustcallmeRockStar:P
is sadness always bad? (a rhetorical question)
Nina C.
Love soundtracks like this! It gives me a happy feeling!